Fremont County, Iowa
Mary Emaline Forney
Tabor Beacon
Tabor, Iowa
January 28,1953

Mary Emaline Forney

Mrs Mary Emaline Forney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Keran, was born April 10,1873 at Brighton, Washington County, Iowa and passed away January 22 at the age of 79.

She was one of a family of eight children, and all the others preceded her in death. July 21,1891 she was united in marriage to Washington Forney, at the bride's home, with Joseph Flair Justice of Peace officiating. Three daughters were born to them, Mrs. Flora Stanley and Mrs. Will Kimsey of Thurman. Miss Sylvia Forney who died at the age of 16 years, besides the two daughters, she leaves eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many other relatives.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, 1953, at the Thurman Methodist church ,with Rev. R. A. McManus in charge. Interment was in the Thurman cemetery, Reeves Funeral Home of Tabor was in charge.

    Source:submitted by: Stephanie Pierce: pierce-10@cox.net




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